Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Krasl Art ClassesDaytime phone: 269-983-0271 707 Lake Blvd (on the bluff), St. Joseph Instructor Qualifications: All faculty members are experienced, professional art educators. While one instructor will be hired to oversee the primary course, we will hire specialized teaching artists to teach select areas such as ceramics. |
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It is the policy at the Krasl Art Center that parents/guardians wait outside of the classroom or in the lobby area during youth classes, unless there are special circumstances (behavioral or medical) that have been approved by the Education Manager.
The reason for this policy is safety and classroom experience.
We do offer many public programs including Family Days and Studio Open Houses where parents/guardians and children can work together on art projects. You can learn more about these at http://www.krasl.org/learn/programs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at nmargoni@krasl.org or 269.983.0271. Thank you,
Nathan Margoni
Manager of Education and Interpretation
The reason for this policy is safety and classroom experience.
- Safety: all KAC Youth Instructors are trained and vetted. It is crucial that we have consistent standards for all adults working with youth.
- Classroom Experience: students and teachers can be easily distracted by additional people in the classroom
We do offer many public programs including Family Days and Studio Open Houses where parents/guardians and children can work together on art projects. You can learn more about these at http://www.krasl.org/learn/programs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at nmargoni@krasl.org or 269.983.0271. Thank you,
Nathan Margoni
Manager of Education and Interpretation
Spring 2019
Additional registration at location is NOT required.
HS1: ART SAMPLER
5-7 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Try your hand at drawing, painting, and ceramics in this multi-media art class. Instructor Keith Stevens will teach a variety of skills and allow students to discover their favorite medium.
HS2: ILLUSTRATED STORYBOOKS
5-7 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 10 AM-12PM
JANUARY 23-APRIL 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3)
Students will read award-winning children’s books and then create their own with instructor Jessie DeCaro. Students will illustrate with a variety of media and explore pop-up techniques.
Y1: PAPER TO CANVAS TO CLAY
5-7 YRS
(12) TUESDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 22-APRIL 16 (NO CLASS APRIL 2)
Try your hand at drawing, painting, and ceramics in this multi-media art class. Young artists will learn a variety of skills and have the chance to discover their favorite medium with the help of instructor Keith Stevens.
HS3: MUD MAKERS (MORNING)
5-7 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Use coil, slab and press molds to make pots, creatures and abstract art out of clay. Artist Noelle Malevitis will help students will develop their skills and bring their imaginations to life by sculpting, glazing, and combining fired works with other materials.
C4: MUD MAKERS (EVENING)
5-7 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Get muddy as you learn about clay with artist Sherrie Styx! Students will bring their imaginations to life through sculpting and glazing as they develop motor skills and learn the process of turning mud into art.
HS4: DRAWING & PAINTING EXPLORATION (AFTERNOON)
8-12 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Learn to use and combine a variety of different drawing and painting media including chalk pastels, graphite, watercolor and acrylic. Instructor Emily McKenna will introduce techniques that can be used on a variety of surfaces including watercolor paper, canvas and board.
Y2: DRAWING & PAINTING EXPLORATION (EVENING)
8-12 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Learn to use and combine a variety of different drawing and painting media including chalk pastels, graphite, watercolor and acrylic. Instructor Emily McKenna will introduce techniques that can be used on a variety of surfaces including watercolor paper, canvas and board.
HS5: CARTOONING TO CLAY
8-12 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 23-APRIL 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3)
Develop characters and bring them to life in comic books or comic strips with artist Dani Davis. Then, turn your characters into ceramic figurines with Keith Stevens.
C5: CRAZY CLAY CREATIONS
8-12 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 23-APRIL 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3)
Use coil, slab, press molds and wheel throwing techniques to create clay sculptures and vessels! Artist Jennifer Zona will help students turn their crazy ideas into reality.
TEEN CLASSES (ALSO OPEN TO KRASL ADULT STUDENTS)
AD1: DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION
(8) TUESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM
JANUARY 22-MARCH 12
This introductory class will expose students to traditional skills and ideas that have occupied artists throughout history. Artist Lea Bult will teach basic techniques and concepts including space, volume, linear and free hand perspective. Students work in black and white media on a variety of subjects including landscape, still life and portraiture.
AP3: INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC PAINTING
(8) WEDNESDAYS, 1-3:30 PM
JANUARY 23-MARCH 13
Learn how to get the most out of the fast-drying versatile medium of acrylic paints. Artist Nathan Margoni will teach color mixing, paint application, and the differences between high flow, liquid and heavy body acrylics. Students will paint from the still life and photographic references.
*Students will have supervised access to the studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
AP4: INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING
(8) THURSDAYS, 6:30-9 PM
JANUARY 24-MARCH 14
Structured to accommodate beginning and intermediate oil painters, this class explores oil painting techniques associated with art historical movements. Artist Lea Bult will provide group demonstrations and individual instruction on topics including underpainting, layering, still life and landscape techniques.
*Students will have supervised access to the studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
AP5: INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING
(8) TUESDAYS, 1-3:30 PM
JANUARY 22-MARCH 12
Have you taken an introductory drawing or painting class and are ready for the next step? Artists Lea Bult and David Baker will alternate teaching this mixed media drawing and painting class that focuses on landscape, portraiture and still life. Develop a personal style as you add to your skills and knowledge about drawing and painting.
*Students will have supervised access to the studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
APH1: DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
(8) WEDNESDAYS, 6-9 PM
JANUARY 23-MARCH 13
Film photography is a slower, more deliberate, and often more creative process than digital photography, and it results in a tangible product. Andy Sawyer will introduce students to the process of shooting film, processing negatives, scanning to digital files, and explain how all of this can be done from home. All cameras and equipment are provided.
C1: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS
(8) TUESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM
JANUARY 22-MARCH 12
In this introductory ceramics class, students will learn the basics of handbuilding and wheelthrowing from artist Jennifer Zona. Create functional and non-functional works of art using coil, slab, press molds and wheelthrowing techniques.
*Students will have supervised access to the ceramics studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
C2: BEGINNING WHEELTHROWING
(8) MONDAYS, 6:30-9 PM
JANUARY 21-MARCH 11
Have you ever wanted to throw a pot? Instructor Noelle Malevitis will teach you how to center your clay and keep it from spinning out of control. Students will create functional artwork including bowls, mugs, vases or plates.
*Students will have supervised access to the ceramics studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
Syllabus-Drawing From Observation
Syllabus-Expressive Watercolor
Syllabus-Introduction to Oil Painting
Syllabus-Intermediate Drawing and Painting
Syllabus-Introduction to Gelli Plate Printmaking
Syllabus -Crossover Photography
Syllabus-Introduction to Polymer Clay Jewelry
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Lisa Van Plew-Cid
HS1: ART SAMPLER
5-7 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Try your hand at drawing, painting, and ceramics in this multi-media art class. Instructor Keith Stevens will teach a variety of skills and allow students to discover their favorite medium.
HS2: ILLUSTRATED STORYBOOKS
5-7 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 10 AM-12PM
JANUARY 23-APRIL 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3)
Students will read award-winning children’s books and then create their own with instructor Jessie DeCaro. Students will illustrate with a variety of media and explore pop-up techniques.
Y1: PAPER TO CANVAS TO CLAY
5-7 YRS
(12) TUESDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 22-APRIL 16 (NO CLASS APRIL 2)
Try your hand at drawing, painting, and ceramics in this multi-media art class. Young artists will learn a variety of skills and have the chance to discover their favorite medium with the help of instructor Keith Stevens.
HS3: MUD MAKERS (MORNING)
5-7 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 10 AM-12 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Use coil, slab and press molds to make pots, creatures and abstract art out of clay. Artist Noelle Malevitis will help students will develop their skills and bring their imaginations to life by sculpting, glazing, and combining fired works with other materials.
C4: MUD MAKERS (EVENING)
5-7 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Get muddy as you learn about clay with artist Sherrie Styx! Students will bring their imaginations to life through sculpting and glazing as they develop motor skills and learn the process of turning mud into art.
HS4: DRAWING & PAINTING EXPLORATION (AFTERNOON)
8-12 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Learn to use and combine a variety of different drawing and painting media including chalk pastels, graphite, watercolor and acrylic. Instructor Emily McKenna will introduce techniques that can be used on a variety of surfaces including watercolor paper, canvas and board.
Y2: DRAWING & PAINTING EXPLORATION (EVENING)
8-12 YRS
(12) THURSDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 24-APRIL 18 (NO CLASS APRIL 4)
Learn to use and combine a variety of different drawing and painting media including chalk pastels, graphite, watercolor and acrylic. Instructor Emily McKenna will introduce techniques that can be used on a variety of surfaces including watercolor paper, canvas and board.
HS5: CARTOONING TO CLAY
8-12 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 1-3 PM
JANUARY 23-APRIL 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3)
Develop characters and bring them to life in comic books or comic strips with artist Dani Davis. Then, turn your characters into ceramic figurines with Keith Stevens.
C5: CRAZY CLAY CREATIONS
8-12 YRS
(12) WEDNESDAYS, 4-6 PM
JANUARY 23-APRIL 17 (NO CLASS APRIL 3)
Use coil, slab, press molds and wheel throwing techniques to create clay sculptures and vessels! Artist Jennifer Zona will help students turn their crazy ideas into reality.
TEEN CLASSES (ALSO OPEN TO KRASL ADULT STUDENTS)
AD1: DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION
(8) TUESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM
JANUARY 22-MARCH 12
This introductory class will expose students to traditional skills and ideas that have occupied artists throughout history. Artist Lea Bult will teach basic techniques and concepts including space, volume, linear and free hand perspective. Students work in black and white media on a variety of subjects including landscape, still life and portraiture.
AP3: INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC PAINTING
(8) WEDNESDAYS, 1-3:30 PM
JANUARY 23-MARCH 13
Learn how to get the most out of the fast-drying versatile medium of acrylic paints. Artist Nathan Margoni will teach color mixing, paint application, and the differences between high flow, liquid and heavy body acrylics. Students will paint from the still life and photographic references.
*Students will have supervised access to the studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
AP4: INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING
(8) THURSDAYS, 6:30-9 PM
JANUARY 24-MARCH 14
Structured to accommodate beginning and intermediate oil painters, this class explores oil painting techniques associated with art historical movements. Artist Lea Bult will provide group demonstrations and individual instruction on topics including underpainting, layering, still life and landscape techniques.
*Students will have supervised access to the studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
AP5: INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING
(8) TUESDAYS, 1-3:30 PM
JANUARY 22-MARCH 12
Have you taken an introductory drawing or painting class and are ready for the next step? Artists Lea Bult and David Baker will alternate teaching this mixed media drawing and painting class that focuses on landscape, portraiture and still life. Develop a personal style as you add to your skills and knowledge about drawing and painting.
*Students will have supervised access to the studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
APH1: DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
(8) WEDNESDAYS, 6-9 PM
JANUARY 23-MARCH 13
Film photography is a slower, more deliberate, and often more creative process than digital photography, and it results in a tangible product. Andy Sawyer will introduce students to the process of shooting film, processing negatives, scanning to digital files, and explain how all of this can be done from home. All cameras and equipment are provided.
C1: INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS
(8) TUESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM
JANUARY 22-MARCH 12
In this introductory ceramics class, students will learn the basics of handbuilding and wheelthrowing from artist Jennifer Zona. Create functional and non-functional works of art using coil, slab, press molds and wheelthrowing techniques.
*Students will have supervised access to the ceramics studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
C2: BEGINNING WHEELTHROWING
(8) MONDAYS, 6:30-9 PM
JANUARY 21-MARCH 11
Have you ever wanted to throw a pot? Instructor Noelle Malevitis will teach you how to center your clay and keep it from spinning out of control. Students will create functional artwork including bowls, mugs, vases or plates.
*Students will have supervised access to the ceramics studio on WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9 PM.
Syllabus-Drawing From Observation
Syllabus-Expressive Watercolor
Syllabus-Introduction to Oil Painting
Syllabus-Intermediate Drawing and Painting
Syllabus-Introduction to Gelli Plate Printmaking
Syllabus -Crossover Photography
Syllabus-Introduction to Polymer Clay Jewelry
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Lisa Van Plew-Cid